Bible Dictionary

Beeri

The name Beeri means “my well”.

Easton's Bible Dictionary 1897

Illustrious, or the well-man. (1.) The father of Judith, one of the wives of Esau (Gen. 26:34), the same as Adah (Gen. 36:2). (2.) The father of the prophet Hosea (1:1).

Smith's Bible Dictionary 1863

  1. The father of Judith, one of the wives of Esau. (Genesis 26:34) [Anah] (B.C. 1797.)
  2. Father of the prophet Hosea. (Hosea 1:1) (B.C. before 725.)

International Standard Bible Encyclopedia 1915

be-e'-ri (be'eri, "expounder"):

(1) Father of Judith, one of Esau's wives (Ge 26:34).

(2) The father of the prophet Hosea (Ho 1:1).